Hello! Welcome to this new story!

This idea kinda popped into my mind and I thought it'd be interesting to try and write and share it with you guys, not sure how this'll go but I hope you guys enjoy!

Disclaimer! I do not own SNK or Highschool DxD, all rights goes to it's creator.

Bertolt Hoover died. He expected to be sent to the afterlife, more specifically, hell, for all the terrible things he's done. But he finds himself in a strange world. A world where all the things he knew, don't exist. Confused, he learns more about this world and tries to blend in... but can he? Can he forget the many terrible things he's done? How can he atone for it? Will this be his one shot at redemption?


"AAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!" Bertolt yells, unable to do anything with his limbs cut off. A titan, or should we say, Armin, grabs a hold of Bert, bringing him closer to his mouth.

"ANNIE! REINERRR! GKK-"

And like that, he was eaten. Bertolt Hoover, was dead. Everything was black as per expected, but...

Bertolt's POV

*Gasp!*

My eyes shot open and I released a breath for air. I was panting heavily as beads of sweat rolled down my forehead. I looked around but there was nothing to be seen. It was just empty space. No solid ground, an endless pit of darkness, no signs of life anywhere around.

'Where am I? What happen-' My thoughts came to a stop as I suddenly was hit by an image. I... died... I was devoured.

'That's... right... I'm dead...' As I continued to look around, was this really the afterlife? If it was, then... it's so empty. This couldn't be it. Then does that mean...

"I didn't want to die... I accepted it as my punishment... but I didn't want to die..." I said out loud. I continued to wander and float around the endless space, I suddenly came to a stop when I hit something. It was dark so I couldn't see what it was, it was like a wall but it felt... scaly...

Suddenly, I heard a low toned, yet, loud growl. Suddenly, a huge eye ball appeared right in front of me, golden irises and a slited pupil like a reptile. I was slightly startled, so I flinched and moved back scared.

Whatever the creature was before me, started to move so it's eyes moved away. I could start to make out the shape of the creature as it moved around adjusting itself for a better view. And before me, stood... a large, winged creature. And when I say large, it was huge. Suddenly, the space around stared to take in color.

"I am Great Red, The True Red Dragon God Emperor. This place, is my domain." It said in a loud voice.

I stared in terror and awe at the creature. I was rather amazed by the fact that it talked.

"Human, tell me, who are you?"

I was too shocked to say anything for a few seconds before I snapped back to reality.

"M-M-My names B-Bertolt Hoover." I stuttered.

"Bertolt Hoover, tell me, do you know where you are." Before I could say anything back he spoke again. "This is the Dimensional Gap. A separate space that exists between many worlds."

"T-Then... why am I here? Last thing I remember was... dying..." I said, nervously, yet calmly.

"Indeed, you are dead... from the world in which you were born. You are in a state between life and death called limbo." He explained. "Now answer me this, Bertolt Hoover, and answer with all your honesty... Do you wish to live? I cannot return you to the world you come from, but... you will be earned a... second chance."

I thought for a minute. Although I couldn't go back to my world, back to Reiner... Annie... This could be my only shot at a second chance... redemption... I didn't want to die.

"I..." I started out, nervously but gathered up the courage to look straight at him and said. "I want to live. I don't want to die."

"Then live you shall. Go! Live! Bertolt Hoover!" He roared a mighty roar. Fire spewed out of his mouth and engulfed the entire space. It spread all around until it reached me. I panicked at first by shutting my eyes, preparing for pain, but... there was no pain. I started to feel sleepy. I could feel myself slipping out of my consciousness until everything went black.

My eyes shot open. A feeling of nausea hits me as my vision adjust. I felt a hard surface against my back as if I was lying down on solid ground. It was a weird sensation. My nerve receptors slowly came back. My vision came back and I was met with a blue sky, some clouds, and the sun shining. I shielded my eyes from the sun and took a moment to take everything in.

I slowly started to sit up. Once I did, I looked around to a peaceful sight. Odd structures and buildings. Stone path ways and streets with... strange vehicles on four wheels passing by with the sounds of an engine motor and a few other people who walked by in different clothes compared to the people behind the wall. They looked more... fashionable.

I looked down at myself, finding that I was on grass and my clothes intact. The usual khakis, the dark blue sweater vest and the white collared shirt. It's as if nothing happened. I stood up. He remembered the words that 'Great Red' had told him.

"I cannot return you to the world you come from, but... you will be earned a... second chance."

Yep, from the looks of it. This wasn't the island of Paradise or the nation of Marley. He was in this new world. Quite hard to believe at first but now seeing it with my own eyes. I'm far, far away from home.

As I walked along the streets and pathways of this place, it was interesting. A lot different from Marley and the Island. Technology in this world was astoundingly advanced compared to home. I walked by many people, albeit, I was pretty nervous but they didn't pay no mind to me. It seemed they were busy with their own lives. Titans don't exist in this world, so the fear of being eaten by a walking giant isn't the worry of the town. But did titans exist here? He met Great Red, so what's to say there are more of his kind? And from the looks of it, it wasn't the case.

I was taller than most of the people around so I did bump into a few people shorter than me on occasion. Quickly saying my sorry's and left. I was quite nervous to talk to people, considering I was from a different world trying to re-adjust. I did feel as though many people were looking at me strangely but I ignored it.

I continued to wandered around aimlessly that I didn't realize it was starting to get dark. Most of the humans went into their homes and slept. I didn't have a home or such, so I continued to wander around. I went back to the area I woke up at, the park, or so they called it. I started ti wonder about something...

My titan powers...

'Do I even still have them?' I thought as I looked at my hand. I guess I'll find out sooner or later...

"What do we have here?" I suddenly heard a deep, male voice say. "And what is a human like you, wandering around the night all by yourself?"

I looked to voice and saw a man with a black leather jacket, black leather gloves, and jeans. He jet black hair, and blood red eyes. I chose to stay silent and not answer him.

"I see, your a quiet one, huh? Well, no matter. I'll make your death a quick one!" He said unleashing... bat like wings from his back?!

'W-What?! Who is this guy?!' I thought in panic.

More parts of him started to change, he had horns... he started to look like a... demon. He had a spear like weapon with him. I was in a state of shock, too shocked to do anything or react. And before I knew it, I felt a sharp pain go through my stomach. The spear like weapon he somehow created went straight through me. My state of shock and the pain of being hit caused me to lose my consciousness, before I did, I saw a bright blue flash of light and a... short girl... I couldn't make out her face as she had her back facing toward me but I saw that she had long black hair. My vision starts to blur out. The last thing I hear is...

"Don't worry, you'll be safe. You just have to live for me, okay?"


Well, there's the first chapter done. A little short for what's to expect as this continues. This story will mainly focus on Bertolt and his journey to redemption.

Q - Why Bertolt of all characters?

A - Cause he's my fav, nuff said.

Q - Pairings?

As for pairings and stuff, I might give him a harem, but it'll be a small one if I did decide on it. All the girls from the ORC are going to be excluded. Maybe with a few exceptions but that's that. I can guess that you guys know the person at the end, as for she will be a candidate for harem member/pairing. The romance is going to be a little slow, but it's going to be there.

Harem limit; 5 - 7

P.S. He'll still have the power of the Colossal Titan. But does he have it automatically when he woke up to the new world or would he have to find a way to unlock it? I'd like to see some of your guys' opinions. I might give him some other powers but I'm still on the fence about that one.

Hope you guys enjoyed! See you all next time!